US College Admission for 3 Year BSc (Hons.)

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In discussions about applying to U.S. colleges after completing a three-year BSc degree in India, there is a consensus that while many prestigious institutions do not accept three-year degrees for master's programs, some do. Students have found that contacting universities directly can clarify their policies regarding three-year undergraduate degrees. The BSc (Hons.) designation is sometimes viewed as a potential workaround for gaining admission to U.S. graduate programs. For those who face challenges with their three-year degree, pursuing an MSc in India or another country before applying to U.S. graduate schools is a common alternative. Overall, while options exist, students are encouraged to research and communicate with their target universities to understand their specific requirements.
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I had been talking to my seniors about applying to colleges once one is done with a BSc. In India, BSc degrees are only for 3 years, and I've heard that many colleges in US do not accept 3 year degrees when applying for masters, but only 4. I have also heard that since certain colleges offer BSc (Hons.) instead of a regular BSc, the students use that as a loophole to get admission to US colleges for masters.

What is the consensus on this?
 
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Some places in US do accept three year undergraduate (i mean they arn't stringent about the *4* year degree). But yeah, many nice places don't :cry: I am also a B.Sc. honors student from India. I mailed the universities I was interested in and they replied whether they are cool with the 3 year education. Guess that's what one should do?
 
Hi Sourabh,
Since the nice places don't accept a three year undergrad what should one do? I am also a BSc Phy student in India and interested in grad school in the US. Are you planning on doing an MSc in India and then applying? Thanks .
 
I said 'many nice places', not 'all nice places' :approve: There are still good places one can get into with a 3 year degree. And yes, given I don't get in the place I want, I will do MSc in India (or elsewhere..) and then dream.
 
Many thanks.
 
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